[Purpura fulminans. Presentation of a clinical case].

Abstract

Purpura fulminans is a catastrophic febrile illness, characterized by confluent ecchymosis skin lesions, low blood pressure an disseminated intravascular coagulation. The case of 32 year old female ratify that it is not only a pediatric condition. We emphasize the importance of an early diagnosis and the adequacy of the treatment. The possible etiology is discussed.